Energy in the Executive

1992-09-06T19:59:26-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/97d/031965-m.jpgTerry Eastland discussed the main ideas of his book, Energy in the Executive: The Case for the Strong Presidency, published by The Free Press, which addressed the powers and ethics of the presidency in contemporary politics. He discussed the governing methods of previous presidents, and spoke on the relative powers granted the executive branch by the Constitution. He argued in favor of expanding the powers granted to the president by the structure of the government in order to shape a stronger America.

Terry Eastland discussed the main ideas of his book, Energy in the Executive: The Case for the Strong Presidency, published by The Free…
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Energy in the ExecutiveTerry Eastland discussed the main ideas of his book, Energy in the Executive: The Case for the Strong Presidency, published by The Free Press, which addressed the powers and ethics of the presidency in contemporary politics. He discussed the governing methods of previous presidents, and spoke on the relative powers granted the executive branch by the Constitution. He argued in favor of expanding the powers granted to the president by the structure of the government in order to shape a stronger America. close

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Terry EastlandResident ScholarNational Legal Center for the Public Interest